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A computer screen taped and displaying a termination message, symbolizing unemployment.

Older workers are left behind by today’s job market. They need a safety net.

01.14.26

If nothing is done to address layoffs amongst older workers, the US could be facing a future of increased poverty among adults as they are about to enter retirement age.

Social and Urban Policy

The Dangerous Data Gap: Why Excluding Pregnant People from Clinical Drug Trials Puts Millions of Americans at Risk

12.8.25

With over 60 million people of childbearing potential in the United States and nearly four million births annually, the continued exclusion of pregnant individuals from clinical drug trials is a critical public health issue.

Social and Urban Policy
The flags of the DPRK and ROK.

Why “Two-State” is Not a Solution for the Korean Peninsula

12.5.25

Both Koreas have shared the goal of reunification despite decades of ups and downs in inter-Korean relations. This long-held goal is now in grave peril.

International and Global Affairs
Close-up of US and China flags with US dollar bills, representing international trade and finance.

The Next Phase of the U.S.-China Cold War Is About Power, Not Ideology

12.4.25

The U.S. once believed it could liberalize China — the opposite may have happened.

International and Global Affairs

Why a Resilient Taiwan Benefits Everyone: An Interview with Taiwanese Diplomat Charles Liao

12.3.25

Read and listen to an interview between HKS SPR and Taiwanese Diplomat Charles Liao, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) of Boston.

International and Global Affairs

International Security Institutions and Climate-Induced Conflicts: Adapting Strategies in an Era of Climate Geopolitics 

11.30.25

Security institutions can no longer afford to relegate climate-induced migration to the periphery of strategic considerations.

International and Global Affairs
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An Unrecorded Crisis in California’s Courts Must Be Fixed

11.10.25

A severe shortage of certified court reporters prevents court users from accessing a record of their proceedings.

Fairness and Justice

The U.S. at a Crossroads: A View from a Japanese Student

02.13.25

Japan is closely watching the early days of the Donald Trump presidency.

International and Global Affairs

Building Digital Public Infrastructure in Emerging Economies Is More A Question of Will than Resources

02.6.25

“Imagine a world where accessing healthcare, education, and financial services is as seamless as sending a message on your smartphone. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is the backbone of this vision – a transformative framework of interoperable, scalable, and inclusive digital systems that empower governments and citizens alike, driving innovation, equity, and sustainable development on an unprecedented scale.”

Economic and Political Development

With Trump’s Return to Power, Taiwanese President Lai Has a Clear Way Forward

02.2.25

“With President Trump in the Oval Office, Taiwan must justify continued American support by implementing large-scale and painstaking military reforms to show how seriously it takes its own defense,” writes Naveen Krishnan (HKS MPP 2026). “Large-scale reforms will align with Trump’s focus on allies becoming more self-reliant and deserving of US sacrifice.”

International Relations and Security

Education as a Diplomatic Tool: Bridging U.S.-China Divides for a Collaborative Future

01.17.25

“Unlike political agreements often marked by contention and short-term interests, education and research transcend borders, driven by collaboration and a shared pursuit of progress. By viewing education exchanges as strategic platforms for cultivating long-term relationships and mutual respect, the U.S. and China can foster cooperation and build deeper, more enduring bonds of trust.”

International and Global Affairs

A Century of Carter: Remembering the 39th President of the United States

01.7.25

As funeral events begin in Washington, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jane Petersen pays tribute to Jimmy Carter for his actions while in office and momentous post-presidency.

Democracy and Institutions

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